Curated OER
Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer and essay questions based on Sister Carrie. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the...
Curated OER
Sister Carrie Questions for Study
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie. Students may check some of their answers online.
University of Pennsylvania
Dreiser Web Source: Sister Carrie
At this website, one can read and search the full-text of Theodore Dreiser's novel, "Sister Carrie," and read "Background essays," on the novel, as well. A "Virtual Exhibition," provides biographical information on Dreiser as well as...
University of Pennsylvania
Dreiser Web Source
At this website, read full-texts of Dresier's "Sister Carrie," essays, and literary criticism. Also includes letters, images, and a silent film.
University of Pennsylvania
Dreiser Web Source: Biography of Theodore Dreiser
This is a detailed biography on American author Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945). Read about his immigrant family, his difficult childhood, and the development of his writing career.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Class Consciousness in American Literature
This unit revolves around various social realist authors during the Gilded Age in America. Click the tabs for the list of authors, timeline, video and activities.
Washington State University
Washington State University: American Authors: Theodore Dreiser (1871 1945)
This site has a picture, biographical information, and links on Theodore Dreiser. A good place to find links to full-texts of his work.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Progress: The Meaning of the Machine: Thomas Edison
A photograph of Edison and an interview of Edison by Theodore Dreiser that displays the inventor's convictions about progress in America.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Literature of the Gilded Age
Use this lesson plan to familiarize young scholars with the authors associated with the time period of the Gilded Age.
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Library: Sister Carrie
Read this informative article for insights as to how American Progressive culture and turmoil is reflected in Dreiser's "Sister Carrie".
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Movements: 1890s to 1920s Naturalism
Part of an American literature timeline that describes the naturalism movement, including information about its founders and notable authors during that time.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Theodore Dreiser
Read this biographical account of the tumultuous life of Theodore Dreiser, whose turn of the century novels were highly controversial for their harsh realities.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Social Realism: Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser is featured as a realistic author who draws upon the social conditions and humanity in America in his writings. Click on "Theodore Dreiser Activities" for related materials.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Financier
The complete full-text of this literary work is available to download or read online multiple digital formats.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Brief Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1920s
A side-by-side timeline of political and social history alongside literature of the time period. A very interesting look at the literature that reflected the times.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Catcher in the Rye" by j.d. Salinger
From a mental institution, where he is receiving treatment, Holden Caulfield recounts the two day period after he is kicked out of school. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D....
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
Richard Wright, a black boy living in the Jim Crow South, travels north in hopes of escaping the violence and prejudice that rules his childhood. Selected (8) reading passages (grades7-12) to pair with "Black Boy" by Richard Wright....
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie and the Urbanization of Chicago
This primary source set uses illustrations, documents, and photographs to tell the story of Dreiser's novel "Sister Carrie and the Urbanization of Chicago."
Other
Self knowlege.com: Sister Carrie
SelfKnowlege.com presents links about Dreiser's novel "Sister Carrie" as well as search engine results for Dreiser.
University of Pennsylvania
U Penn Library: Dreiser's Critical Reputation
A scholarly paper on Theodore Dreiser's "Sister Carrie" and the problem of using words to communicate as opposed to tone and other non-verbal means.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Authors: Theodore Dreiser
Brief biography of American Naturalist author Theodore Dreiser, including personal background and important works.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Artistic and Literary Trends
The arts blossomed in the Gilded Age, aided by the wealth of the business tycoons. Read about the artists who flourished at the time, along with the realism in literature that ranged from poetry to novels.